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Thank you for visiting our fundraising page in memory of Ged.

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: SANDS will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

17 babies are stillborn or die shortly after birth every day in the UK. SANDS are working to ensure that as few families as possible experience this terrible loss.

No donation too small, every penny counts

Many thanks for your support.



Charity Football Match:  Garricks XI vs Hardly Athletic. 13th September 2009. Trafford FC:  Shawe View.

A truly Fantastic day which raised a staggering £5100.00 for SANDS.

Both teams contested an evenly fought game and put on a great show for the spectators. Unfortunately, only one team could win. The result went down to penalties in which Hardley Athletic came through victorious!! Many thanks to the Ex United Players, David May, Lee Martin and Clayton Blackmore for turning up and supporting the event.

The after match party lived up to all expectations down at the Garricks Head. Jonny Spangles was in fine form and the entertainment went on long into the evening. Thank you to Big Norman and his wife Denise who made the day very special.

A big Thank you to all our friends and family who helped out on the day, without whom this event would not have been possible. A tremendous effort.

Thank you to all our sponsors for your kind donations. The Raffle and Auction raised a huge amount.

Finally, a big thank you to everyone who turned up to support the event. I hope you had a great time. We certainly did!

We are sure the money raised will help comfort and help other families who have been affected by the loss of a baby and help promote research which could help save babies lives.

We are both very lucky and proud to be a part of such a great community. We will never forget Sunday, it was a very special day.

Many thanks.



GREAT MANCHESTER 10K RUN. Sunday 17th May 2009.

This year we had a huge amount of runners taking part to help raise funds for SANDS. A truly fantastic day with all runners recording great times!! 

Okay, here goes..... Many thanks to: David Mitchell, Sarajane Kelley, James Gilsenan, Julie Knight, Chris Webster, Andy Driver, Don Beaver, Lee Shaugnesy, Sharon Mcgregor, Scott Mcgregor, Terry Leonard, Sarah Hutchison, Ian Allibone, Gary Mcgregor, Chris Jepson, Rebekah Coulson, Craig Bradshaw, Dennis Shannon, Jo Milne, Craig Jones and Paul, Billy and Jamie from Sand Hair Salon.

I know you have all trained really hard for this event and put a huge effort in to fundraising for SANDS.

A fantastic achievement, You did yourselves proud!!

Many Thanks

Gaz and Wend. 

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LONDON MARATHON 26th APRIL 2009

It was tough going but I did it!! Despite stomach cramps and a visit to the St Johns Ambulance tent I managed to complete the Marathon in 4:06. 14 miles in I honestly thought I wouldn't make it.

A huge thank you to everyone who has sponsored me. You're support helped me cross that finish line.

In remembrance of our boy's 2nd Birthday. For you Ged, forever in our Hearts.

Gary.

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A big thankyou to Claire Tsang who is currently raising money for SANDS. For every half pound lost through slimming, Claire is donating five pounds. Good Luck and keep it up!!

 A big thankyou to Sarah Lafferty, who completed the 2008 High Legh 10K run, to raise funds for SANDS.

A big thankyou to Dave Mitchell, Chris Webster, Chris Burns, Sarah Hutchison, Dennis Shannon, Craig Daniels and Rachael Webster who completed the 2008 Great Manchester 10k run, to raise funds for SANDS.


Charity Football Match:  Woodsend XI vs Hardly Athletic. 31st August 2008. Trafford FC:  Shawe View.

A truly Fantastic day which raised a staggering £7428.36 for SANDS.


Well done everyone!! Donation by Paul at the Garrick 18/05/09  

£20.00

Donation by Pinner 17/05/09  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Run SJ Run!! Good luck to everyone on Sunday Donation by Cath & Stu 15/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

In July 1989, SANDS helped put me together again. Your fundraising is wonderful & amazing.Thankyou x Donation by Adele (Cheetham) and Jon Baker 14/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Good Luck SJ & Gaz at the weekend. Sure it will be a doddle!! Miss you both and Wendy loads Donation by Kate, Wayne, Sam & Jack Scott 13/05/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

been really good for the past 2 weeks to make an extra effort for a special boy on this day xxx 2 1/2 lbs Donation by Claire 11/05/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

GO CJ !!!! X X X : ))) Donation by Marta 09/05/09  

£20.00

Well Done Gaz. Donation by Anne Brown 06/05/09  

£20.00

Well done Gaz! Donation by Rob Pat. 03/05/09  

£20.00

Well done Gaz. Donation by Andy Driver 03/05/09  

£100.00

We spent 5 months in the Neonatal wards saying we would do something like this and still haven't. Inspired now. Well done both of you. Donation by Angela (Shaughnessy) and Matt Burke 01/05/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

well done GAZ we are very proud of you . GOOD LUCK SJ for the 17 th keep up the training Donation by pete&pam kelley 28/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Well done Gaz. A pound for every mile completed!! Donation by Rob Price 28/04/09  

£26.00

Well done Gaz. Donation by Big Mike. 28/04/09  

£10.00

Well done Gary , you can put your feet up now !! Donation by anthony & rhianwen 27/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

GO GO GO. All the best for the big run Donation by Darren, Emma, Ella & Max 26/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

All the best mate Donation by Mitch & Jo 26/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Run Gazza Run..... there will be a pint waiting for you at the finish line even if it is before 12!! x Donation by Roy & Leah 25/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

All the best for tomorrow mate. Donation by Russ & Sam 25/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Good luck Knighty, your a star mate...x Donation by Scott, Sharron & Milly 24/04/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Go Gaz, Mark says the Batman outfit's your's if you want to wear it!!! Lots of love and best wishes xxx Donation by Claire & Duds 24/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Best of luck Donation by Peter & Jenny Hutchison 24/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Go Gary Go ! Donation by Jarrod 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well done on all your hard work, have a great day! xx Donation by SJ 23/04/09  

£26.20 + £7.39 Gift Aid

Good luck Gaz, will be looking out for you on the telly x. Donation by Den and Rache 23/04/09  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Well after a couple of weeks of not losing (or gaining) this week I have lost another 1 1/2 lbs. Good Luck for Sunday, lots of Love xxx Donation by Claire 22/04/09  

£15.00 + £4.23 Gift Aid

Thoughts for Ged x Donation by Andy Ince 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good luck Gaz xx Donation by Sarah H 21/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Good Luck Clowde Donation by Ian Allibone 20/04/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Absolutely brilliant Gary, well done you! Love to you and Wendy. Donation by Jo Edwards 16/04/09  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid
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* Total raised online: £17,712.56
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